| Cruises are becoming an increasingly popular vacation | | | | * Night light |
| choice for families. There are many cruise lines that | | | | * Sun hat |
| cater to families. They offer child care for the little | | | | * Sunglasses |
| ones, clubs filled with activities to keep school age | | | | * Children's sunscreen |
| children occupied all day long, and teen lounges where | | | | * Prescription and over the counter medications |
| older kids can play on gaming systems, use the | | | | * Thermometer |
| Internet, listen to music and watch movies to their | | | | * Bandaids and antibacterial ointment |
| heart's delight. | | | | * Favorite stuffed animals, books, coloring books, |
| With all of these amenities specifically geared for kids, | | | | crayons and toys |
| it would seem that parents shouldn't need to worry | | | | * Travel board games |
| much about bringing anything more than a few | | | | * Inflatable swim aids |
| changes of clothing for their children. However, the | | | | * One or two more outfits than you think you'll need |
| child care rooms, kid's clubs and teen lounges aren't | | | | * Portable dvd player, extra batteries, and movies |
| open 24/7, and kids do end up spending down time in | | | | * Portable gaming systems such as Game Boys or |
| their rooms with their families. When packing for kids | | | | PSP's |
| on a cruise, there are many things that parents need | | | | * Portable music devices such as MP3 players or CD |
| to remember to bring in addition to their clothing. | | | | players |
| For Infants and Toddlers: | | | | * A disposable camera or two to allow kids to take |
| * Diapers, swim diapers and wipes (pack more than | | | | pictures of whatever they want |
| you think you'll need you may be able to purchase | | | | * A journal |
| them in the cruise ship's store, but you'll pay a hefty | | | | For Teenagers At this age, teens should handle the |
| premium) | | | | responsibility of packing for themselves. Help them to |
| * Pacifiers bring a few extra | | | | make a packing list so they don't forget anything |
| * Ziploc type bags to dispose of diapers the trash in | | | | important and check their bags once they are packed: |
| your room is only disposed of once a day | | | | * Protective sunscreen |
| * Plastic bottles/sippy cups | | | | * Sunglasses |
| * Hand sanitizing lotion | | | | * Prescription and over the counter medications |
| * Port a crib; booster seat for dining; stroller for on | | | | * Thermometer |
| board or off board excursions the cruise line may | | | | * Bandaids and antibacterial ointment |
| provide these or rent them, find out before hand | | | | * Favorite books and travel board games |
| * Night light | | | | * Portable dvd player, extra batteries, and movies |
| * Disposable bibs | | | | * Portable gaming systems such as Game Boys or |
| * Sun hat | | | | PSP's |
| * Children's sunscreen | | | | * Portable music devices such as MP3 players or CD |
| * Prescription and over the counter medications | | | | players |
| * Thermometer | | | | * A digital or disposable camera to allow teens to take |
| * Band-Aids and antibacterial ointment | | | | pictures of whatever they want |
| * Favorite stuffed animals, books, coloring books, | | | | * A journal |
| crayons and toys | | | | * Cell phone especially if you will be going on |
| * Inflatable swim aids | | | | excursions off the ship |
| * One or two more outfits than you think you'll need | | | | Making sure that you have these extras will ensure |
| * Portable dvd player, extra batteries, and movies | | | | that you have supplies in case of an emergency, |
| For Grade School Children At this age, children should | | | | protection from the sun, and plenty to entertain your |
| have a hand in the packing of their own entertainment | | | | kids on the ship. |
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